Frantoio Ancillotti at the “Mignola Cerretese Olive” Conference in Cerreto Guidi

Frantoio Ancillotti is proud to take part in the Conference on the Mignola Cerretese Olive, an event dedicated to celebrating one of the most unique and historic olive varieties from Cerreto Guidi in Tuscany.

Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: Emma Perodi Municipal Library, Cerreto Guidi (Florence, Italy)

Organized by the Municipality of Cerreto Guidi in collaboration with the Montalbano Wine and Olive Oil Route – Leonardo’s Hills Association, the conference will bring together university professors, industry experts, and local producers to discuss the heritage, cultivation, and future of the Mignola Cerretese olive.

Guest Speakers

After the institutional greetings from Mayor Simona Rossetti and under the coordination of Deputy Mayor Massimo Irrati, the event will feature:

• Professor Alessio Cavicchi – University of Pisa

• Professor Giovanni Caruso – University of Pisa

• Professor Cristina Santini – Marconi University of Rome, President of the Sismondi Rural Studies Laboratory

• Fabrizio Mandorlini – Journalist

• Stefano Ancillotti – Owner of Frantoio Ancillotti

During his speech, Stefano Ancillotti will share the story of a family-run olive mill that has been producing premium extra virgin olive oil for generations, highlighting the deep connection between the Mignola Cerretese olive and the region’s olive-growing tradition.

Final Olive Oil Tasting

The conference will end with an olive oil tasting on the library’s panoramic terrace, featuring freshly baked bread drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a glass of chilled white wine — a true taste of Tuscany.

Free Event – Open to Everyone

The event is free to attend and offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the Mignola Cerretese olive, meet expert producers, and discover why Cerreto Guidi’s extra virgin olive oil is so special.

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